Director, Medical Advisor

U014 (FCRS = US014) Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; East Hanover (NJ); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 345,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous time off

Job summary

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in East Hanover, NJ is seeking a Director, Medical Advisor to lead a cross-functional Medical Advisor team focused on high-quality medical review and scientific integrity. The role will influence medical review across brands and promote innovative use of AI within streamlined operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical Doctor, or healthcare-related PhD with 5+ years in pharma, and proven leadership in Medical Information/Medical

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical Doctor, or healthcare-related Doctor of Philosophy degree; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Five or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience working within Medical Information or Medical Affairs functions.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of medical review processes, scientific communications, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Advisor services across assigned brands, ensuring scientific excellence and consistent medical review standards.
• Provide strategic medical guidance throughout promotional review activities within cross-functional review teams.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Medical Advisor professionals.
• Coach and mentor associates to support career growth, engagement, and professional development.
• Drive operational excellence while maintaining high-quality service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner across medical, legal, regulatory, and commercial functions to ensure compliant decision-making.
• Champion responsible artificial intelligence adoption and continuous innovation within team workflows.

Job description

Band Level 6 Job Description Summary

As Director, Medical Advisor, you will lead a talented team at the intersection of medical, commercial, legal, and regulatory collaboration, helping shape how critical scientific information supports healthcare professionals and patients. This is an opportunity to influence high-impact decisions, drive operational excellence, champion innovative use of artificial intelligence, and develop exceptional talent while ensuring the highest standards of medical review and scientific integrity across Novartis US Medical Affairs.

The ideal location for this role is site East Hanover, NJ but remote work may be possible (there may be some restrictions based on legal entity). Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. If associate is remote, all home office expenses and any travel/lodging to East Hanover, NJ for periodic live meetings will be at the employee’s expense. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager. Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Advisor services across assigned brands, ensuring scientific excellence and consistent medical review standards.
• Provide strategic medical guidance throughout promotional review activities within cross-functional review teams.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of Medical Advisor professionals.
• Coach and mentor associates to support career growth, engagement, and professional development.
• Drive operational excellence while maintaining high-quality service and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Partner across medical, legal, regulatory, and commercial functions to ensure compliant decision-making.
• Champion responsible artificial intelligence adoption and continuous innovation within team workflows.

Essential Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical Doctor, or healthcare-related Doctor of Philosophy degree; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Five or more years of pharmaceutical industry experience with increasing responsibility.
• Experience working within Medical Information or Medical Affairs functions.
• Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of medical review processes, scientific communications, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive operational excellence.

Desirable Requirements

Prior people management experience.

Novartis Compensation Summary

The salary for this position is expected to range between $185,500 and $344,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves. To learn more about the culture, rewards and benefits we offer our people click here.

Salary Range

$185,500.00 - $344,500.00

Skills Desired

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, Drug Development, Employee Development, Health Sciences, Influencing Skills, Innovation, Inspirational Leadership, Medical Affairs, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmaceutics, Product Launches, Real World Evidence (RWE), Regulatory Compliance, Research Methodologies, Results-Oriented, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Statistical Analysis

EEO Statement

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.